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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.30, 3,972.09 and 1,870.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.30, 3,972.09 and 1,870.94 is: 2,581.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.30 : 3,972.09 = 1,870.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.30/3,972.09 = 1,870.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.30x = 3,972.09 × 1,870.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.30x = 7,431,522.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,431,522.20/2,879.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.02

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